Accelerating Revenue Growth
In Q3 2024, Remitly reported a stellar 39% year-over-year revenue increase to $336.5 million, a marked improvement from the 31% growth in the prior quarter. This acceleration is fueled by a 42% rise in total transaction volume on its platform, which forms the core of Remitly’s revenue model as it earns fees on each transaction. With 7.3 million active customers, up from 5.4 million just a year ago, Remitly is aggressively investing in product development and marketing to strengthen its market position.
The results of these investments are already evident in the company’s profitability metrics. Operating margins have improved significantly, from over -20% a few years ago to a near-flat position last quarter. As Remitly scales, it is likely that operating margins will turn positive, further boosting profitability and reinforcing its competitive advantage.
Enormous Market Opportunity
Remitly’s expansion into the $700 billion global remittance market has only just begun, with the company currently capturing an estimated 3% of this rapidly growing sector. This modest penetration suggests a tremendous opportunity for Remitly to multiply its business, particularly as the global remittance market continues to expand with increased digitalization and demand for cost-effective, reliable cross-border transactions.
Moreover, Remitly is diversifying its platform to capitalize on additional revenue streams. One such initiative, Remitly Circle, is aimed at allowing users not only to send money but also to store and spend it directly on the platform. By developing a suite of financial products, Remitly is positioning itself to capture a larger share of customers’ financial needs, thereby broadening its total addressable market (TAM) significantly.
A Long-Term Play with Multi-Bagger Potential
Remitly’s current market capitalization of just $3.5 billion suggests room for substantial upside, especially as the company continues to grow revenues and improve margins. While early IPO investors may have faced challenges due to initial volatility, Remitly’s robust growth trajectory and market potential make it a promising multi-bagger candidate for long-term investors.
With a focus on delivering a user-centric platform in the fast-evolving fintech space, Remitly has all the ingredients to become a major player in global remittances and beyond. For investors willing to hold steady, Remitly’s commitment to innovation and expanding market share offers a compelling growth opportunity.
